The mayor has avoided answering that question on some radio shows. There's the cost of such meters, and the conspiracies that some of the water usage offenders are wealthy people who might be supporting the ruling party in the city or province.

When flying into Cape Town, you still see a large number of pools that look well-maintained, which is scary. I'm convinced that some residents just quietly pay excessive water penalties, and are let off the hook.

Given the Listeria breakout that's happening, and the "falling" or unprepared public health sector, it's a matter of weeks till we deal with a huge crisis.

Disclaimer: I have been working in CT for a few months, fly in and out every week.